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03-03-2009, 06:45 AM
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Jack, thank you for your long-standing service to the group. I appreciate it and I know others do as well. As for me, I'm just coming off "The Roxie Rebellion" - which consisted of a weekend of me feeling sorry for myself, generally whining and acting like a twit and doing all the wrong things and wondering why I didn't feel better afterwards. Jeez - what a kid I am sometimes. I'm doing better today. I got enough rest, I've already spent time meditating and practicing yoga. I feel better already. Peace. |
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03-03-2009, 06:52 AM
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| Resident  Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Good morning all. I am happy to report that I am still OS free and it is paying off. I am doing the gym thing too and in the 2 weeks I have lost 4 pounds, probably all fat as I am doing weights so my body is getting more toned. Keep on keeping on. I have Splenda in my coffee now and it actually tastes pretty good. I never thought I would say this but I think I prefer it over sugar. Hope everyone has success at this and at most of our primary mission of staying sober.
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03-04-2009, 04:01 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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ok I am still on the beam! My friend is having a rough start but has a huge desire to stop and isn't buying anymore. He has stopped and started smoking like I have stopped and started OS's..so we all "get it" in one way or another, and despite the vice, we can be there for eachother. I have stayed away from OS's but need to figure out a stable (lol) healthy meal plan, and fast! Have a good day all!
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03-04-2009, 05:19 AM
| #154 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Congratulations to all, including me, for yesterday. But today is today, and at this point I do not what to give up my OS sobriety today. But I am powerless over warm sweet odors. I like the "Roxie Rebellion" I continue to be defiant in some areas...not to my benefit. I affirm today that I am a good person who has a sickness...and who is trying to get better. Take care all. Fubarcdn - 2/17/2009 - 15 Days Roxie-2/27/09 - 5 Days Cali-2/28/2009 - 4 Days Jack-3/1/2009 - 3 Days Mike - 3/1/2009 -3 Days |
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03-04-2009, 07:35 AM
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 Big temptation yesterday. They are having a mall flea market this week and there is a fudge booth. Homestyle fudge of all flavors imaginable. I resisted yesterday but it was hard. Today I may walk by again just to look at it all. I like to live dangerously as Austin Powers would say.
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03-04-2009, 05:25 PM
| #156 (permalink) |
| Member  Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston MA
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Hi all, It feels really great to be a part of this thread right now. I remarked to my wife just a short time ago that I'm kind of shocked that I've been so diligent these past two weeks. I'm still dropping weight and feel much better. The diabetes is mostly in normal range - this is down from usually being two to three times higher than normal. Tomorrow morning I commit to three miles at the gym - walking. I've set a goal of a 5 mile canoe race in April and then the biggie. I hope to play in my college's alumni baseball game this summer. I've been too out of shape and unhealthy in the past to participate. This year the young bucks better look out - I'm taking them deep! Hope all are well and keep trying - Mike |
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03-04-2009, 07:05 PM
| #157 (permalink) |
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Congratulations Mike. You will be ready for the Boston Marathon before you know it.  Where id the canoe race? Is it an organized event? That sounds like a blast.
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03-05-2009, 04:38 AM
| #158 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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I want to be OS sober and sober in all areas of my life today. Addictive behavior is not the road to happiness...not matter how many times the addictive side of me tells me it is. Fubarcdn - 2/17/2009 - 16 Days Roxie-2/27/09 - 6 Days Cali-2/28/2009 - 5 Days Jack-3/1/2009 - 4 Days Mike - 3/1/2009 -4 Days |
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03-05-2009, 02:58 PM
| #159 (permalink) |
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Well I bought some of that wonderful fudge and put it in the freezer where it will say until I am 30 days OS free. I will then take it out and enjoy it as a reward: guilt free. I know I will have to reset but that is OK. I think that seeing a reward at the end of a tunnel will help me drastically reduce my sugar intake. If I posted this about beer everyone would be going ballistic. If I go on a sugar binge though I will come back here guilt ridden asking for forgiveness.
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03-05-2009, 06:21 PM
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Hi Fubar, The canoe race is on the Charles River here in Boston. My wife and I joined a team of neighborhood folk who are going to race against a bunch of collegiate and corporate types. Our team is just a bunch of parents out for some fun. We're gonna get crushed, but plan on having a blast doing it. We paddle the third leg, so our team oughtta be way out of contention by then..no pressure...but we'll be having fun! Another Os- free day! Mike |
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03-06-2009, 03:49 AM
| #161 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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I believe addictions are different. My 30 years of "controlled" drinking brought me blackouts...day-long hangovers...car collisions...fist fights...etc. I believe one alcohol drink or mood-altering drug I would/could take will not help me or the situation I am in...and that I would quickly return to the above consequences. I believe I would soon die. I am human...I have needs...I am not perfect. I don't need to be OS perfect like I need to be perfect and not to take that first drink. But I do want to continue to come here...because coming here helps me manage this addiction. I have pigged out a lot less over that last 2 and 1/2 years. For that I am very grateful to all those who have come here...and continue to do so. Fubarcdn - 2/17/2009 - 17 Days Roxie-2/27/09 - 7 Days Cali-2/28/2009 - 6 Days Jack-3/1/2009 - 5 Days Mike - 3/1/2009 -5 Days |
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03-06-2009, 05:51 AM
| #162 (permalink) |
| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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I am still OS free and really working on accepting that I can't live a contented life if I am held back by a "substance", whatever it may be, or a "thing". I see very clearly that if I have a craving or an urge to eat sweets, it is an opportunity to ask for help, give some help, work a step I might be sluggish on, or perhaps a step that needs to be re-worked-move a muscle change a thought...etc. Over the years, I have picked up a drink after sobering up, many many times....I know that I don't have to pick up a sweet.....am I willing to go to any lengths today? My answer for today, 3/6/09 is YES I AM!
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03-06-2009, 06:01 AM
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If we use them like we did booze and go on a binge and eat a dozen donuts everyday in one sitting that is another thing. This is helping me to cut down and control my intake and I thank you for the effort you out into this keeping the tally. I suspect nobody will ever get their one year pin but as long as we are happy it doesn't matter. You are also right about that first drink. I will NEVER take that first drink.
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03-08-2009, 04:31 AM
| #164 (permalink) |
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Morning all and great to read all your posts. Jack, I would like to go back on the count and try again. I was hoping to come here this morning with a few days, but slipped up last night so am working on 1 today. I am still getting plenty of exercise and when I bump into people I haven't seen for a while they are quick to comment on how well I look and the weight loss. I can't get too excited about this though as a good day can fall apart in about a quarter of an hour. I have never really looked on being OS free as a forever, but if I have to have too much then it is something better avoided. I seem to have a healthy attitude towards alcohol, family, friends and doing the right things but eating properly is one tough nut to crack. Hope you all have a good Sunday, best wishes.
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03-08-2009, 09:17 AM
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Hi all, Dave, good to see you here again. i'm really giving it a go this time, as are all of us. Back to Day One again for me - ice cream with the kids again - but I remain optimistic and undaunted. I've never eaten this well since I was a kid. Things continue to go well! Onward and upward (except for my weight). Mike |
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03-08-2009, 09:31 AM
| #167 (permalink) |
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I am getting used to diet soda and splenda in my coffee. I am hoping to make it 30 days then treat myself. Good to see some new faces. Good luck to all for today. I am having company tonight which involves desert so it will be difficult so I will be thinking about all here and what you peeps would do. I know the answer for some ( ) so I will rephrase and say I will be thinking about what you would like to do. And yes desert will include ice cream.
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03-08-2009, 04:44 PM
| #168 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Congratulations Dave, on the positive feedback you are getting...I would try to accept it with gratitude...there is no doubt in my mind...what you have accomplished is a tremendous accomplish in changing the way you look at your life...and it literally shows! Welcome to the thread, Tiger...I hope you find what you're lookin' for...do you want to be listed on the count? Mike, keep coming back...it works if you work...it's progress, not perfection...I believe I am doing a lot better than I was. Good luck...funky chicken...lol...sorry...but I can't come up with an easy for me to remember name for you, fubarcdn...do you have one? Take care all. Fubarcdn - 2/17/2009 - 19 Days Roxie-2/27/09 - 9 Days Cali-2/28/2009 - 8 Days Jack-3/1/2009 - 7 Days Mike - 3/8/2009 -Day 1 Dave - 3/8/2009 - Day 1 |
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03-09-2009, 08:29 AM
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Welcome to the list, Tiger, if you want, I'll use yesterday as Day 1. I hope all is well with everyone today. I need to take ownership of OS eating yesterday. It is enough for me to restart. I need to praise myself for attempting recovery when it is not easy for me to change myself... and so hard to change a long-term belief that sweets will make me feel better. I am grateful you are all here. Take care all. Fubarcdn - 2/17/2009 - 20 Days Roxie-2/27/09 - 10 Days Cali-2/28/2009 - 9 Days Mike - 3/8/2009 -1 Day Dave - 3/8/2009 - 1 Day TigerLil - 3/8/2009 - 1 Day Jack-3/9/2009 - Day 1 |
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03-09-2009, 02:18 PM
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welll...hesitantly posting..... I haven't eaten a sweet yet today, but not feeling as committed as I should to not snarfing somehting tonight.... Not to make light but I think tonight i have very little real battle in me, so if it isn't too much temptation and might just have a complete day one..... I am hoping that it will be easy so I can have some confidence to move forward on...I'm finding it hard to start when I have no days to loose  yeah i know pride wont keep me OS free....Thanks for being here. I still haven't bought my meter....i need to relly work on being committed if this is gonna take hold.
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03-10-2009, 07:03 AM
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Still dealing with family dynamics, estate settlement, codependency issues and a tidal wave of resentment. Eating in a disordered manner will not change ANY of the above. I am grateful for my recovery in all areas of my life and I am grateful to each of you who post here. I learn from your ESH. Peace. |
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